ÔN LUYÊN THI THỬ ĐH NĂM 2011 1. We can meet after school. Will ……… ? a. convenient for you b. that convenient c. that be convenient d. you be convenient 2. She doesn’t want anything alcoholic now. She would rather……… a soft drink. a. have b. to have c. prefer d. prefer to have 3. That news came very fast. They’ll be surprised ……… it. a. hearing b. to hearing c. at hearing d. to hear 4. “ It was very cold yesterday. The winter is just around the corner.” “I think today will be ……… yesterday.” a. as cold as b. so cold as c. as cold like d. so cold like 5. “ Why couldn’t they come to the hotel before 6?” “ Because they were delayed by…………” a. a heavy traffic b. heavy traffic c. some heavy traffic d. traffic being heavy 6. The sky is getting cloudy. It ……… rain. a. looks b. looks like c. seems to d. will be 7. I have heard your views on the tax reform. Let me ……… a. express my opinion b. express my viewing c. make my views d. make my opinion 8. “ When are these assignment due?” The professor told us they must be turned in ……… a. by Friday b. until Friday c. Friday before d. Friday beginning 9. They are visiting the Rockies. I hear the Rockies have ……… a. beautiful that is much b. many beautiful landscapes c. many beautiful sceneries d. much beautiful scenery 10. Tom went to see the optician. He wanted to have his glasses ……… a. fit b. fitted c. fit on d. fitted on 11. Her grades have improved, but only ……… a. in a small amount b. very slightly c. minimum d. some 12. While attempting to reach his home before the storm, ……… a. the bicycle of John broke down b. it happened that John’s bike broke down c. the storm caught John d. John had an accident on his bicycle 13. The lawyer told his clients that ……… a. they had little chance of winning the case b. the case was of a small to win c. it was nearly impossible to win him the case d. the case had a minimum chance to be won 14. It was not until she had arrived home ……… remembered her apportionment with the doctor. a. which she b. that she c. that she didn’t d. where she 15. George would certainly have attended the proceedings ……… a. if he didn’t get a flat tire b. if the flat tire hadn’t happened c. had he not had a flat tire d. had the tire not flattened itself 16. ……… received law degrees as today. a. Never so many women have b. Never have so many women c. The women aren’t ever d. Women who have never. 17. John ……… he could improve his test scores, but he did not have enough time to study. a. knew to b. knew how c. knew how that d. knew how to 18. The people at the party were worried about Janet because no one was aware ……… she had gone. a. where that b. of where c. of the place where d. the place 19. Lee contributed fifty dollars, but she wishes he could contribute……… a. one other fifty dollars b. the same amount also c. another fifty d. more fifty dollars. 20. Nancy hasn’t begun working on her Ph. D. ……… working on her master’s a. still because she is yet b. yet as a result she is still c. yet because she is still d. still while she is already. *****Phonetics 21. a. nation b. national c. same d. say 22. a. umbrella b. nonetheless c. welcome d. something 23. a. possessive b. hesitate c. design d. basic 24. a. except b. debt c. doubt d. comb 25. a. although b. bough c. enough d. sought *** Stress 26. a. alternative b. energy c. process d. temperature 27. a. potential b. possess c. survival d. current 28. a. burglary b. employment c. courageous d. dependent 29. a. comment b. nourish c. marine d. landscape 30. a. obstacle b. government c. courage d. dismiss 31. The audience was (A)such delighted (B)by her performance that (C)they applauded (D)again and again. 32. (A) Although it was(B) expecting that he would (C)stand for election he decided (D)not to. 33. Almost (A)every nights during (B)the summer Mary had (C)to come and look a long time (D)for the cow. 34. I (A)was worried about (B)upsetting you, (C)so as I didn’t tell you the (D)bad news early. 35. I find (A)it unacceptable that (B)newspaper publish (C)this kind (D)of story. 36. Nancy (A)is making extra courses (B)every semester so that(C) she can (D)graduate. 37. Roberta (A)missed the meeting without a good reason (B)despite of the fact that she (C)had been told that it was critical that she (D)be there. 38. It (A)should be easy for Bob to find (B)more time to spend (C)with his children now that he (D)not longer has to work in the evenings. 39. I (A)can’t (B)ride my bike (C)because of there isn’t any (D))air in one of the tyres. 40. Some (A)peoples like cream (B)and sugar in (C)their coffee, while (D)others like it black. Through the world there are different ………41…….for people to greet each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the………42……. form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a ……43……….kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very ………44…….surprise if welcome to shake hands and get a kiss or hug instead. At times it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting ……45……….is followed. People may bow, ……46……….another’s arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places people just smile, look at ……47……….face and say nothing. Most people in the world are ………48…….of visitors and don’t mind what travelers do that seems wrong as long as the visitors are ………49…… A big part of the ……50 ……….of world travel is experiencing different customs. 41. a. means b. ways c. methods d. techniques 42. a. different b. unique c. common d. same 43. a. light b. superficial c. fast d. heavy 44. a. huge b. large c. big d. great 45. a. habit b. routine c. custom d. tradition 46. a. take b. grab c. shake d. wave 47. a. each other b. the others c. theirs d. the other’s 48. a. kind b. generous c. tolerant d. independent 49. a. sincere b. truthful c. faithful d. hopeful 50. a. interest b. pleasure c. comfort d. delightfulness. 51. Mary, as well as her sister, is playing tennis. a. Mary and her sister are playing tennis. b. Tennis is Mary as well as her sister’s play c. Mary plays tennis as well as her sister d. Mary and her sister play tennis well. 52. The picture on the wall has been hung up side down. a. The picture has been hanged up side down on the wall. b. They have hung the picture on the wall up and down. c. They have hanged the picture on the wall up and down. d. The picture on the wall hung up side down. 53. Smoking ten cigarettes a day has become habitual for Mr. Black. a. Mr. Black used to smoke ten cigarettes a day. b. Mr. Black smokes ten cigarettes a day. c. Mr. Black is used to smoking ten cigarettes a day d. Used to smoking ten cigarettes a day, Mr. Black. 54. If I were a millionaire, I would buy my house near the sea. a. Only a millionaire can but a house near the house. b. Were I a millionaire, I would buy a house near the sea. c. You should buy a house near the sea if you are a millionaire. d. Buying a house near the sea is any millionaire’s dream. 55. It will be nice to see you again at the party. a. Seeing you again at the party, I’m lucky b. How nice to go to your party again c. To see you again at the party on a nice day again is my purpose. d. I’m looking forward to seeing you again at the party. 56. Please don’t leave your motorbike outside the back door. a. Don’t you leave you motorbike outside the back door? b. I would rather you didn’t leave your motorbike outside the back door. c. Please don’t bother to leave your motorbike outside the back door. d. Leaving your motorbike outside the back door is no problem. 57. My parents made me study hard when I was young. a. My parents always force me to study hard. b. My parents made me study hard when they were young. c. My parents wanted me to study hard when I was young d. I was made to study hard by my parents when I was young. Read the passage and choose the best answers: The cross-bearer who went on the long journey to the Middle East from France, England, Germany and Italy knew little of the kind of people they were going to meet there. All they knew was that they were going to try to take sacred territory from the hands of “the Infidels”, “ unbelievers” whose God and Prophet were different from their own. After one making contact with the East, the crusaders were surprised to find there a highly developed culture which was not only much older than Europe’s but in many ways quite superior. Islam and Christianity had many things in common- most importantly belief in one God. The Islamic codes of morality and hospitality deeply impressed the men from the West. At a time when losses from battle and pestilence called for every bit of medical skill available, doctors who accompanied the crusaders discovered that Moslem medicine was far ahead of their own. 58. The best title for this selection would be… a. The conquest of The Middle East b. Education of The Crusaders c. Crusades of Europe d. Islamic law and Religion 59. The crusades were surprised to discover that Moslem culture was …. a. less advanced than their own b. similar to their own c. more and advanced than own d. primitive in most respect 60. The crusaders were called “ cross-bearers” because they …. a. believed in God b. suffered so greatly c. were so rude d. were Christians 61. We can conclude from the passage that wounded crusaders were …… a. left to die unaided b. helped by Moslem medical knowledge c. carried home for medical treatment d. cured by their accompanying doctors 62. The word “ pestilence” as used in this passage is closest in meaning to …. a. infection b. wound c. epidemic d. insect poison The rules of etiquette in American restaurant depend upon a number of factors: the physical location of the restaurant, e.g., rural or urban; the type of restaurant, e.g., informal or formal and certain standard that are most universal. In other words, some standards of etiquette vary significantly while other standards apply almost every where. Learning the proper etiquette in a particular area may sometimes require instruction, but more commonly it simply requires sensitivity and experience. For example, while it is acceptable to read a magazine in a coffee shop, it is inappropriate to do the same in a more luxurious setting. And if you are eating in a very rustic setting it may be fine to tuck your napkin into your shirt, but if you are in a sophisticated urban restaurant this behavior would demonstrate a lack of manners. It is safe to say, however, that in virtually every restaurant it is unacceptable able to indiscriminate throw your food on the floor. The conclusion we can most likely draw from the above is that while the types and locations of restaurant determine etiquette appropriate to them, some rules apply to all restaurants. 63. With what topic is this passage primarily concerned? a. rules of etiquette. b. instruction in proper etiquette. c. the importance of good manners. d. variable and universal standards of etiquette. 64. According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rules of etiquette? a. tucking a napkin in your shirt. b. not throwing food on the floor. c. reading a magazine at a coffee shop d. eating in rustic setting. 65. What is the author’s main purpose in this passage? a. to assist people in learning sophisticated b. to describe variation in restaurant manners. c. to simplify rules of restaurant etiquette. d. to compare sophisticated and rustic restaurants. 66. Which of the following could be replace the word “ luxurious” ? a. lurid b. austere c. elegant d. romantic 67. The word “ manner” could be best be replaced by which of the following? a. experience b. character c. ceremony d. tact Are you interested in seeing the beautiful all foliage of New England but tired of traffic jams and overlooked hotels? Then this year forget the crowds in New England and see the beautiful colors of autumn in the Catskills. These rugged mountains in New York State, just 90 miles northwest of New York City, are famous for the legendary tales of Rip Van Winkle and more recently for the summer hotels that sprang up in the region during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. families trying to escape the heat 1950s there were over 500 resorts and hotels offering nighttime entertainment as well as all kinds of outdoor activities. Famous comedians like Jackies Gleason, Joan River and Sid Ceasar all got their start touring the hotel clubs here. Since the introduction of air- conditioning and cheaper air travel, however, families have stopped coming to the Catskills in such large numbers, choosing instead more distant locations at different times of the year. Many of the Catskills hotels closed in 1970s, but some remain and have expanded and changed their facilities to meet the needs of today’s visitors. Currently, there are many activities available to the travelers besides witnessing the changing colors of the leaves. There is an all-organic sheep farm where visitors can see how a traditional sheep farm operate. There are also hundreds of miles of scenic drives in the area. Route 42, for instance, is an excellent side for spotting bald eagles. For more information in the Catskills, call the office of Public Information. 68. What is the author’s main point purpose in this passage? a. to promote the Catskills as a vacation destination b. to introduce visitors to famous Catskills entertainers. c. to describe the history of The Catskills region d. to compare the Catskills to New England. 69. According to the passage, which of the following caused the decline in the numbers of resorts in the 1970s? a. television b. shorter vacations c. affordable air travel d. more traffic. 70. In what season would a tourist most likely have visited the Catskills in the 1950s? a. fall b. winter c. spring d. summer 71. Which of the following most reflects the author’s tone in this passage? a. light and encouraging b. informatic and scientific c. humorous and skeptical d. regretful and reminiscent 72. What does the passage imply that a visitor might be lucky enough to do? a. see fall leaves in color b. see a kind of bird c. work on a sheep farm d. drive on scenic roads. 73. The author implies that in the Catskills there are few……. a. leaves b. eagles c. people d. sheep The end 1. We can meet after school. Will ……… ? a. convenient for you b. that convenient c. that be convenient d. you be convenient 2. She doesn’t want anything alcoholic now. She would rather……… a soft drink. a. have b. to have c. prefer d. prefer to have 3. That news came very fast. They’ll be surprised ……… it. a. hearing b. to hearing c. at hearing d. to hear 4. “ It was very cold yesterday. The winter is just around the corner.” “I think today will be ……… yesterday.” a. as cold as b. so cold as c. as cold like d. so cold like 5. “ Why couldn’t they come to the hotel before 6?” “ Because they were delayed by…………” a. a heavy traffic b. heavy traffic c. some heavy traffic d. traffic being heavy 6. The sky is getting cloudy. It ……… rain. a. looks b. looks like c. seems to d. will be 7. I have heard your views on the tax reform. Let me ……… a. express my opinion b. express my viewing c. make my views d. make my opinion 8. “ When are these assignment due?” The professor told us they must be turned in ……… a. by Friday b. until Friday c. Friday before d. Friday beginning 9. They are visiting the Rockies. I hear the Rockies have ……… a. beautiful that is much b. many beautiful landscapes c. many beautiful sceneries d. much beautiful scenery 10. Tom went to see the optician. He wanted to have his glasses ……… a. fit b. fitted c. fit on d. fitted on 11. Her grades have improved, but only ……… a. in a small amount b. very slightly c. minimum d. some 12. While attempting to reach his home before the storm, ……… a. the bicycle of John broke down b. it happened that John’s bike broke down c. the storm caught John d. John had an accident on his bicycle 13. The lawyer told his clients that ……… a. they had little chance of winning the case b. the case was of a small to win c. it was nearly impossible to win him the case d. the case had a minimum chance to be won 14. It was not until she had arrived home ……… remembered her apportionment with the doctor. a. which she b. that she c. that she didn’t d. where she 15. George would certainly have attended the proceedings ……… a. if he didn’t get a flat tire b. if the flat tire hadn’t happened c. had he not had a flat tire d. had the tire not flattened itself 16. ……… received law degrees as today. a. Never so many women have b. Never have so many women c. The women aren’t ever d. Women who have never. 17. John ……… he could improve his test scores, but he did not have enough time to study. a. knew to b. knew how c. knew how that d. knew how to 18. The people at the party were worried about Janet because no one was aware ……… she had gone. a. where that b. of where c. of the place where d. the place 19. Lee contributed fifty dollars, but she wishes he could contribute……… a. one other fifty dollars b. the same amount also c. another fifty d. more fifty dollars. 20. Nancy hasn’t begun working on her Ph. D. ……… working on her master’s a. still because she is yet b. yet as a result she is still c. yet because she is still d. still while she is already. *****Phonetics 21. a. nation b. national c. same d. say 22. a. umbrella b. nonetheless c. welcome d. something 23. a. possessive b. hesitate c. design d. basic 24. a. except b. debt c. doubt d. comb 25. a. although b. bough c. enough d. sought *** Stress 26. a. alternative b. energy c. process d. temperature 27. a. potential b. possess c. survival d. current 28. a. burglary b. employment c. courageous d. dependent 29. a. comment b. nourish c. marine d. landscape 30. a. obstacle b. government c. courage d. dismiss 31. The audience was (A)such delighted (B)by her performance that (C)they applauded (D)again and again. 32. (A) Although it was(B) expecting that he would (C)stand for election he decided (D)not to. 33. Almost (A)every nights during (B)the summer Mary had (C)to come and look a long time (D)for the cow. 34. I (A)was worried about (B)upsetting you, (C)so as I didn’t tell you the (D)bad news early. 35. I find (A)it unacceptable that (B)newspaper publish (C)this kind (D)of story. 36. Nancy (A)is making extra courses (B)every semester so that(C) she can (D)graduate. 37. Roberta (A)missed the meeting without a good reason (B)despite of the fact that she (C)had been told that it was critical that she (D)be there. 38. It (A)should be easy for Bob to find (B)more time to spend (C)with his children now that he (D)not longer has to work in the evenings. 39. I (A)can’t (B)ride my bike (C)because of there isn’t any (D))air in one of the tyres. 40. Some (A)peoples like cream (B)and sugar in (C)their coffee, while (D)others like it black. Through the world there are different ………41…….for people to greet each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the………42……. form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a ……43……….kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very ………44…….surprise if welcome to shake hands and get a kiss or hug instead. At times it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting ……45……….is followed. People may bow, ……46……….another’s arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places people just smile, look at ……47……….face and say nothing. Most people in the world are ………48…….of visitors and don’t mind what travelers do that seems wrong as long as the visitors are ………49…… A big part of the ……50 ……….of world travel is experiencing different customs. 41. a. means b. ways c. methods d. techniques 42. a. different b. unique c. common d. same 43. a. light b. superficial c. fast d. heavy 44. a. huge b. large c. big d. great 45. a. habit b. routine c. custom d. tradition 46. a. take b. grab c. shake d. wave 47. a. each other b. the others c. theirs d. the other’s 48. a. kind b. generous c. tolerant d. independent 49. a. sincere b. truthful c. faithful d. hopeful 50. a. interest b. pleasure c. comfort d. delightfulness. 51. Mary, as well as her sister, is playing tennis. a. Mary and her sister are playing tennis. b. Tennis is Mary as well as her sister’s play c. Mary plays tennis as well as her sister d. Mary and her sister play tennis well. 52. The picture on the wall has been hung up side down. a. The picture has been hanged up side down on the wall. b. They have hung the picture on the wall up and down. c. They have hanged the picture on the wall up and down. d. The picture on the wall hung up side down. 53. Smoking ten cigarettes a day has become habitual for Mr. Black. a. Mr. Black used to smoke ten cigarettes a day. b. Mr. Black smokes ten cigarettes a day. c. Mr. Black is used to smoking ten cigarettes a day d. Used to smoking ten cigarettes a day, Mr. Black. 54. If I were a millionaire, I would buy my house near the sea. a. Only a millionaire can but a house near the house. b. Were I a millionaire, I would buy a house near the sea. c. You should buy a house near the sea if you are a millionaire. d. Buying a house near the sea is any millionaire’s dream. 55. It will be nice to see you again at the party. a. Seeing you again at the party, I’m lucky b. How nice to go to your party again c. To see you again at the party on a nice day again is my purpose. d. I’m looking forward to seeing you again at the party. 56. Please don’t leave your motorbike outside the back door. a. Don’t you leave you motorbike outside the back door? b. I would rather you didn’t leave your motorbike outside the back door. c. Please don’t bother to leave your motorbike outside the back door. d. Leaving your motorbike outside the back door is no problem. 57. My parents made me study hard when I was young. a. My parents always force me to study hard. b. My parents made me study hard when they were young. c. My parents wanted me to study hard when I was young d. I was made to study hard by my parents when I was young. Read the passage and choose the best answers: The cross-bearer who went on the long journey to the Middle East from France, England, Germany and Italy knew little of the kind of people they were going to meet there. All they knew was that they were going to try to take sacred territory from the hands of “the Infidels”, “ unbelievers” whose God and Prophet were different from their own. After one making contact with the East, the crusaders were surprised to find there a highly developed culture which was not only much older than Europe’s but in many ways quite superior. Islam and Christianity had many things in common- most importantly belief in one God. The Islamic codes of morality and hospitality deeply impressed the men from the West. At a time when losses from battle and pestilence called for every bit of medical skill available, doctors who accompanied the crusaders discovered that Moslem medicine was far ahead of their own. 58. The best title for this selection would be… a. The conquest of The Middle East b. Education of The Crusaders c. Crusades of Europe d. Islamic law and Religion 59. The crusades were surprised to discover that Moslem culture was …. a. less advanced than their own b. similar to their own c. more and advanced than own d. primitive in most respect 60. The crusaders were called “ cross-bearers” because they …. a. believed in God b. suffered so greatly c. were so rude d. were Christians 61. We can conclude from the passage that wounded crusaders were …… a. left to die unaided b. helped by Moslem medical knowledge c. carried home for medical treatment d. cured by their accompanying doctors 62. The word “ pestilence” as used in this passage is closest in meaning to …. a. infection b. wound c. epidemic d. insect poison The rules of etiquette in American restaurant depend upon a number of factors: the physical location of the restaurant, e.g., rural or urban; the type of restaurant, e.g., informal or formal and certain standard that are most universal. In other words, some standards of etiquette vary significantly while other standards apply almost every where. Learning the proper etiquette in a particular area may sometimes require instruction, but more commonly it simply requires sensitivity and experience. For example, while it is acceptable to read a magazine in a coffee shop, it is inappropriate to do the same in a more luxurious setting. And if you are eating in a very rustic setting it may be fine to tuck your napkin into your shirt, but if you are in a sophisticated urban restaurant this behavior would demonstrate a lack of manners. It is safe to say, however, that in virtually every restaurant it is unacceptable able to indiscriminate throw your food on the floor. The conclusion we can most likely draw from the above is that while the types and locations of restaurant determine etiquette appropriate to them, some rules apply to all restaurants. 63. With what topic is this passage primarily concerned? a. rules of etiquette. b. instruction in proper etiquette. c. the importance of good manners. d. variable and universal standards of etiquette. 64. According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rules of etiquette? a. tucking a napkin in your shirt. b. not throwing food on the floor. c. reading a magazine at a coffee shop d. eating in rustic setting. 65. What is the author’s main purpose in this passage? a. to assist people in learning sophisticated b. to describe variation in restaurant manners. c. to simplify rules of restaurant etiquette. d. to compare sophisticated and rustic restaurants. 66. Which of the following could be replace the word “ luxurious” ? a. lurid b. austere c. elegant d. romantic 67. The word “ manner” could be best be replaced by which of the following? a. experience b. character c. ceremony d. tact Are you interested in seeing the beautiful all foliage of New England but tired of traffic jams and overlooked hotels? Then this year forget the crowds in New England and see the beautiful colors of autumn in the Catskills. These rugged mountains in New York State, just 90 miles northwest of New York City, are famous for the legendary tales of Rip Van Winkle and more recently for the summer hotels that sprang up in the region during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. families trying to escape the heat 1950s there were over 500 resorts and hotels offering nighttime entertainment as well as all kinds of outdoor activities. Famous comedians like Jackies Gleason, Joan River and Sid Ceasar all got their start touring the hotel clubs here. Since the introduction of air- conditioning and cheaper air travel, however, families have stopped coming to the Catskills in such large numbers, choosing instead more distant locations at different times of the year. Many of the Catskills hotels closed in 1970s, but some remain and have expanded and changed their facilities to meet the needs of today’s visitors. Currently, there are many activities available to the travelers besides witnessing the changing colors of the leaves. There is an all-organic sheep farm where visitors can see how a traditional sheep farm operate. There are also hundreds of miles of scenic drives in the area. Route 42, for instance, is an excellent side for spotting bald eagles. For more information in the Catskills, call the office of Public Information. 68. What is the author’s main point purpose in this passage? a. to promote the Catskills as a vacation destination b. to introduce visitors to famous Catskills entertainers. c. to describe the history of The Catskills region d. to compare the Catskills to New England. 69. According to the passage, which of the following caused the decline in the numbers of resorts in the 1970s? a. television b. shorter vacations c. affordable air travel d. more traffic. 70. In what season would a tourist most likely have visited the Catskills in the 1950s? a. fall b. winter c. spring d. summer 71. Which of the following most reflects the author’s tone in this passage? a. light and encouraging b. informatic and scientific c. humorous and skeptical d. regretful and reminiscent 72. What does the passage imply that a visitor might be lucky enough to do? a. see fall leaves in color b. see a kind of bird c. work on a sheep farm d. drive on scenic roads. 73. The author implies that in the Catskills there are few……. a. leaves b. eagles c. people d. sheep The end . ÔN LUYÊN THI THỬ ĐH NĂM 2011 1. We can meet after school. Will ……… ? a. convenient for you b. that convenient c. that be convenient d. you be convenient 2. She doesn’t want anything. hearing d. to hear 4. “ It was very cold yesterday. The winter is just around the corner.” “I think today will be ……… yesterday.” a. as cold as b. so cold as c. as cold like d. so cold like. *****Phonetics 21. a. nation b. national c. same d. say 22. a. umbrella b. nonetheless c. welcome d. something 23. a. possessive b. hesitate c. design d. basic 24. a. except b. debt c. doubt d. comb